Mark Loewenstern

Monologue. A twist on the Greek myth of the nonbinary prophet Tiresias, who was asked by Zeus and Hera, king and queen of the gods, who enjoys sex more, men or women.

Published in WE/US, Monologues for the Gender Minority.

20 MINUTE PLAY
Over Thanksgiving, a gentleman farmer has a talk with his children about the family legacy, but it takes an unexpected turn. A love letter to real estate, urban growth and those who follow such things.

10 MINUTE PLAY
When your head wants one thing and the rest of you wants something else.

Winner of the Samuel French OOB Fest!

10 MINUTE PLAY
During the Crusades, a sick King Richard the Lionhearted is visited by the Sultan's personal physician, the Jewish sage Moses Maimonides. A different era's view of Christianity, Islam and Judaism.

Dorothea Puente was a lifelong con-artist. Her abuse of the welfare system led directly to new federal legislation. She was loved as a pillar of Sacramento's Mexican community though she herself was white and often pretended to be Mexican (think Rachel Dolezal). On November 11, 1988, police discovered 7 bodies buried in Dorothea Puente's yard, thanks in large part to the heroic efforts of a humble volunteer social worker. Tonight, this charismatic, often funny con artist has come back from the dead to convince the audience she was wronged. Her tenants all died naturally, she claims, and she secretly buried them as part of a scheme to donate their government benefits to Sacramento’s Mexican community. Like Shakespeare’s Richard III, Dorothea Puente Tells All shows the rise and fall of an engaging and crafty villain who believes the audience is on her side. Mrs. Puente never stopped maintaining her innocence and some never stopped believed her. In unraveling the truth of Dorothea Puente, this play also shows the rest of us something about our own needs and vulnerabilities, and how we can protect ourselves from people who would exploit us.

10 MINUTE PLAY
Renee pays Rose an unannounced visit. A new spin on Red Riding Hood, where granddaughter is the Wolf.

Published in Canyon Voices, Spring 2021

10 MINUTE PLAY
An employee comes to the boss's office to talk out a difficult issue with a difficult human client. The door is opened to even more difficult problems that nobody wants to face.

SHORT PLAY
Based on the shootings near the Al-Furqan Jame Masjid mosque, Queens, NY. Written for Code Red #Faith.

MUSICAL FOR CHILDREN
WINNER OF THE ANNA ZORNIO PRIZE FOR CHILDREN'S PLAYWRITING
In the kingdom of Baloneya, the law says that King Fredipus is always right -- even when he's wrong! When his mistakes start to cause real harm, only a shy peasant girl named Samantha finds the courage to speak up and the ingenuity to set things right. How she does so gives the show its title, as she calls upon the audience to assist her in the hilarious creation of The Nastiest Drink in the World.

Winner of Inkslinger Playwriting Contest, 2024

(O'Neill Semi-Finalist)
(Lanford Wilson Semi-Finalist)
(Gulfshore Playhouse New Works Festival)
(Epiphanies New Works Festival by Wild Imaginings)

FULL LENGTH
Nellie Bly, aspiring daredevil reporter, went undercover in an insane asylum on Blackwell's Island (now Roosevelt Island) in New York City, 1887. There she befriended a patient named Anne Neville. After 10 days, Nellie was released. Anne stayed. This play tells the above story from Anne Neville’s perspective. It strives to show not what Nellie Bly did, but rather, WHY what Nellie Bly did was important.

One-act version of O'Neill semi-finalist and Lanford Wilson semi-finalist play. Nellie Bly, aspiring daredevil reporter, went undercover in an insane asylum on Blackwell's Island (now Roosevelt Island) in New York City, 1887. There she befriended a patient named Anne Neville. After 10 days, Nellie was released. Anne stayed. This play tells the above story from Anne's perspective. In doing so, it aims to show not just what Nellie Bly did, but why it was important.

For high-school, college and UIL productions.
Additional roles for women can be added. Please contact the playwright to discuss.

10 MINUTE
A hastily set-up Zoom date takes an unexpected turn to a place of Dionysian magic.
Can be performed on Zoom or live.

SHORT PLAY
Our protagonist drives home from vacation with his wife. He relates to us the 7 things he is thinking and doing moment-to-moment over the course of a crucial five minutes in his life.

Published in S&K's Best 10 Minute Plays of 2019
2014 Nominee for Best Short Script -- New York Innovative Theatre Awards

FULL-LENGTH - PUBLISHED BY NEXT STAGE PRESS
In rural Scotland in 1793, a small parish believes it is safe from the revolutions shaking the world. But when a well-intentioned man of reason arrives, bringing violent upheaval, the people of Parish Dunkeld must fight their way back from the brink.

"It is a thinking person's art, not just an evening's entertainment." PGN

MONOLOGUE

The HOST comes to offer a short prayer for our times, on behalf of us all.

Written for Playwrights Thriving February 2021 Food themed shorts

The Person speaking explains the value of their unsettling behavior.

A bachelor at the wedding of his ex considers the paths not taken.

(One Minute Play)

A rhythmic snapshot of the link between pandemics and the over-consumption of meat.

ONE-ACT
The marble sculpture "Civic Virtue Triumphant Over Unrighteousness" caused an uproar before it was even installed outside City Hall in New York City, in 1922. This uproar lasted for over 90 years. It is here presented for your viewing pleasure in about 20 minutes

SHORT PLAY
A monologue inspired by the shooting at Wedgwood Baptist Church, September 1999. Written for Code Red Playwrights: Enough / Volume #4